More Crushing Disappointment for Cleveland

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Wed Aug 22, 2018 6:24 pm

In all seriousness, I've never seen a conclusive study on benefits of stretching before a game.

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:06 pm

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:08 am

Browns release LB Mychal Kendricks after he was charged with insider trading

The Cleveland Browns have released linebacker Mychal Kendricks after he was charged Wednesday with insider trading by federal prosecutors to make nearly $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major investments four years ago.

In a statement, the Browns said they were aware of Kendricks' involvement prior to signing him to a one-year deal in June, but "circumstances have changed" and the team has elected to release him.

Kendricks apologized earlier Wednesday in a statement shortly after the announcement by U.S. Attorney William McSwain, admitting to insider trading and saying he accepts "full responsibility for my actions" and that he "knew it was wrong."

Impressive, in a way...but certainly unexpected.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:11 am

He clearly does not have a lawyer or is not listening to one. He is falling into the "we can just make this go away, right," delusion.

But who knows, maybe he will testify against Trump and get a sweet deal.

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:58 pm

"Circumstances have changed," probably means his advice was of no use to the club's owners in their own financial transactions.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:42 pm

Link: https://twitter.com/Schultz_Report/status/1038889745349308423

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:24 am

--J.D.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:24 am

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 1:53 pm

Word is that you ain't gonna see Chief Wahoo no more.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 2:10 pm

At least take the cannoli.

--J.D.

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Tue Oct 09, 2018 5:52 pm

No, that was Chief Iron Eyes.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:11 pm

https://www.cleveland.com/pluto/index.s ... ng_th.html

Baker Mayfield experiencing the shock of playing for Cleveland Browns

Baker Mayfield is facing the reality of the NFL, especially for a rookie quarterback in Cleveland.

"This is the worst loss I've ever had," Mayfield told the media.

He was referring to the 38-14 loss the Browns suffered against the L.A. Chargers last Sunday.

Is there an NFL Player Therapy?

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Sun Oct 21, 2018 11:08 pm

Swipe through these shots to go on an emotional journey with Baker Mayfield:

Link: https://twitter.com/CBSSports/status/1054116244096475141

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Mon Oct 29, 2018 7:59 pm

Bad week to be a coach for a Cleveland Team

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Tue Oct 30, 2018 8:13 am

We are in a rebuilding phase.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 9:45 am

Pyrrho wrote: ↑Sat Oct 20, 2018 3:11 pmIs there an NFL Player Therapy?

No, but there is

.

What?

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 10:26 am

https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/e ... hue-j.html

Exclusive interview with Hue Jackson: 'I know I would've turned our offense around'

GTFO

NFL Fan Therapy should hire him, he's natural.

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:01 pm

The balls on this guy

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 7:54 pm

Marlon Brando did the "I coulda been a contender!" speech better.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 8:30 pm

The problem is people focus on the negative.

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:25 pm

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 8:57 am

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 4:56 pm

Local news claims that the Browns are considering hiring Condi Rice as head coach.

Anaxagoras · Post by **Anaxagoras** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:29 am

Wut?

Has she ever coached football at any level?
Has any NFL team ever hired a head coach with no prior experience coaching football?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2531 ... aching-job

The Browns would like to interview former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for the job, a league source told ESPN.

"a league source"

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:34 am

Anaxagoras wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:29 am Wut?

Has she ever coached football at any level?
Has any NFL team ever hired a head coach with no prior experience coaching football?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2531 ... aching-job

The Browns would like to interview former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for the job, a league source told ESPN.
"a league source"

It's not as if having head coaches with prior experience coaching football has made a difference here...

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Sat Jan 26, 2019 6:18 am

Seth Wickersham: ESPN Senior Writer

IN LATE OCTOBER, owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam summoned all Cleveland Browns employees to the auditorium at team headquarters for a familiar meeting. It was to announce another major shake-up, this time the firing of head coach Hue Jackson.

["Snip!"--Ed.]

Despite the appearance of confidence, the Haslams, overseeing their fifth regime change in six years as owners, were embarrassed to be starting over again, according to confidants. . . . But the Browns had just lost to the Steelers, dropping Jackson's three-year record to 3-36-1, and after constant fighting behind closed doors, Jackson was publicly warring with his offensive coordinator, Todd Haley. So according to people briefed on the meeting, on Oct. 29, Haslam and general manager John Dorsey entered Jackson's office and told him the team was going to move in a different direction.

Jackson asked why he was being fired.

The team quit on you, Dorsey replied.

At the time, four of the eight Browns games had gone to overtime.

"Get the f--- out of my office," Jackson said.

A few hours later in the auditorium, the Haslams tried to bring order to chaos and restore lost faith, projecting optimism. It wasn't a long meeting. Nobody asked any questions. And some employees returned to their desks curious as to why Jimmy and Dee felt the need to hold yet another all-staff gathering after an all-too-predictable change and frustrated that the Haslams seemed unaware they were using the same words -- down to the phrase -- to explain why they made mistakes that have typified their ownership. Again.

The We Don't Know Science Network

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Sat Jan 26, 2019 12:37 pm

They're in a rebuilding phase.

RCC: Act II · Post by **RCC: Act II** » Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:16 pm

Anaxagoras wrote: ↑Mon Nov 19, 2018 4:29 am Wut?

Has she ever coached football at any level?
Has any NFL team ever hired a head coach with no prior experience coaching football?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2531 ... aching-job

The Browns would like to interview former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for the job, a league source told ESPN.
"a league source"

Maybe they are just trolling the league w/r/t the Rooney Rule.

The main competitive advantage in American sports is the quality of ownership. Unfortunately, our sports make being a total crap owner almost completely risk free because the price of an individual franchise is tied to the health of the league and the size of the market far, far more than it is the quality of the franchise.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:46 am

If Cleveland would just pay for a new stadium, the Browns would win games.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Fri Feb 15, 2019 7:18 am

Or if they would just move the team, they would win a Super Bowl.

Too soon?

--J.D.

Pyrrho · Post by **Pyrrho** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:57 am

Link: https://twitter.com/RuiterWrongFAN/status/1096555780147499008

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:05 am

--J.D.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Fri Mar 01, 2019 5:41 am

--J. "The Decision!" D.

Anaxagoras · Post by **Anaxagoras** » Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:51 am

Source: Browns acquiring OBJ from Giants

The New York Giants have agreed to trade star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Giants will receive the Browns' first-round pick in 2019 (No. 17 overall), their second third-round pick this year (95th overall) and safety Jabrill Peppers for Beckham, the source said.

Beckham, 26, signed a five-year megadeal with the Giants worth up to $98.5 million less than a year ago. It made him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL at the time and seemed to cement his place on the Giants roster.

But after another disastrous season where the Giants flopped at 5-11 and Beckham had several incidents that angered the team's brass, they decided to move him after paying out $21.5 million for 12 games. The deal also adds another $16 million in dead money to their running total.

I'm not sure what the "dead money" bit means. Something to do with the salary cap maybe? But they get 3 draft picks and a safety in return.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Wed Mar 13, 2019 3:08 am

Basically it is money that counts against the cap that you cannot recover, but, yeah, salary cap of the NFL is an arcane business.

--J.D.

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Wed Mar 13, 2019 7:48 am

Anaxagoras wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2019 1:51 am Source: Browns acquiring OBJ from Giants

The New York Giants have agreed to trade star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns, a source confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Giants will receive the Browns' first-round pick in 2019 (No. 17 overall), their second third-round pick this year (95th overall) and safety Jabrill Peppers for Beckham, the source said.

Beckham, 26, signed a five-year megadeal with the Giants worth up to $98.5 million less than a year ago. It made him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL at the time and seemed to cement his place on the Giants roster.

But after another disastrous season where the Giants flopped at 5-11 and Beckham had several incidents that angered the team's brass, they decided to move him after paying out $21.5 million for 12 games. The deal also adds another $16 million in dead money to their running total.
I'm not sure what the "dead money" bit means. Something to do with the salary cap maybe? But they get 3 draft picks and a safety in return.

Good explanation of NFL salary on reddit

Dead Money: When a player signs a signing bonus, the team can spread that hit out over the length of the deal (up to five years.) So if a player signs a five year contract with $25mm base salary and a $5mm bonus, then every year counts as $6mm against the cap ($25mm/five years = $5mm/year + $5mm bonus / 5 years = $6mm).

But! If the player is cut, or traded, the team (usually) doesn't have to pay the remaining salaries. They do, however, have to account for the signing bonus they already paid. So any remaining "dead money" rolls forward to the year in which the player was cut, and hits the cap that year. So if the above player was cut in his second year, then his second year cap hit -- previously only $6mm -- now increases by $3mm to $9mm, to account for the signing bonus that was being applied to years 3, 4, and 5.

If a player is fully guaranteed, it works the same way. If Kirk Cousins is cut this season, the entirety of his deal hits the Vikings' cap this season.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Wed Mar 13, 2019 5:07 pm

Well, if you are going to use actually evidences, Gram. . . .

--J.D.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:27 pm

--J. "She Fucked Chad! She Fucked Chad! Yankees Suck!" D.

Doctor X · Post by **Doctor X** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:03 am

--J.D.

Grammatron · Post by **Grammatron** » Tue Apr 16, 2019 5:39 am

LeBron picked the wrong LA team.